At a Glance
Median Income
$102,262
$47,085 per capita
Home Value
$237,300
Zillow: $371,348
Median Rent
$1,805/mo
22.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
41.3%
97.0% high school+
Unemployment
1.2%
3.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.5%
10.3% smoking rate
How Riverside Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Riverside's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Riverside a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.8 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Riverside residents earn a median household income of $102,262 , which is 36% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $47,085. The unemployment rate stands at 1.2% (67% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,155 business establishments, including 447 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Riverside is $237,300 , 16% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $371,348. Median rent is $1,805/month, with 22.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 105.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1992.
Education
41.3% of adults in Riverside hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(23% above the national average).
97.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Riverside has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population6,149
Median Age34.5 yrs
Density2,356/mi²
Male / Female52% / 49%
Foreign Born9.8%
Veterans5.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$102,262
Per Capita$47,085
Unemployment1.2%
Poverty3.4%
County GDP$17,906M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,318
Housing
A+
Home Value$237,300
Rent$1,805
Ownership62.8%
Zillow$371,348
Housing Units2,625
Rent Burden22.8%
Health
Obesity36.5%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking10.3%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death7,205/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Rain47.1 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation61 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+41.3%
High School+97.0%
Graduate+14.7%
School Score6.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 42%
Commute31 min
Broadband98.2%
Internet Speed187 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries13
Did You Know?
The median home in Riverside was built in 1992.
The nearest airport is Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.407 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
9.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 187 Mbps.
There are 447 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 18 fatal vehicle crashes.